Cheap, easy to drive, great for learning.
It has a little bit of get-up-and-go when you hit the gas, and the 4 wheel drive system makes it so you can go just about anywhere.
Unfortunately, the car has a mediocre ride and wind noise as bad as my motorcycle!  It's no luxury car, but I've made long trips in it without much fuss.  (It tows pretty well, too).  It hasn't really had much problems mechanically aside from an oil leak and a weak starter (after 100,000+ miles).  Body parts have been an issue, though... front bumper got pretty rusty, and the black plastic side moldings have been falling off.

Car is amazing, has 350,000 miles and runs like a champ!

This car is rediculous. Build like a challenger tank and if you crash you'll have to find the new damage among many others...(perfect for a roadtrip)

4.0L High Output inline 6 cylinder, NP231 Command Trac transfer case, Dana 30 front axle, Chrysler 8.25" limited slip rear axle, 3.55:1 gear ratio, 3.5" lift kit, 31x10.50-15 tires on stock 15x7 alloy wheels. New custom bumpers in progress. Comfortable interior with plenty of cargo room, cruise, tilt, A/C, power windows/locks, etc.

Bought this as a beater for senior year at UConn, only had brakes on two wheels, the driver's window was plexi-glass with velcro to attach it to the door, it had 230,000 miles and needed tires real bad.  One of my favorite cars I've ever owned.